Proverbs 1:1-19 (New International Version)
View In My BiblePrologue: Purpose and Theme
1 The proverbs1 of Solomon2 son of David, king of Israel:3 2 for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; 3 for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair; 4 for giving prudence to the simple,4 knowledge and discretion5 to the young-- 5 let the wise listen and add to their learning,6 and let the discerning get guidance-- 6 for understanding proverbs and parables,7 the sayings and riddles8 of the wise.9 7 The fear of the LORD10 is the beginning of knowledge, but foolsa despise wisdom11 and discipline.12Exhortations to Embrace Wisdom
Warning Against Enticement
8 Listen, my son,13 to your father's14 instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching.15 9 They will be a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.16 10 My son, if sinners entice17 you, do not give in18 to them.19 11 If they say, "Come along with us; let's lie in wait20 for someone's blood, let's waylay some harmless soul; 12 let's swallow21 them alive, like the grave,b and whole, like those who go down to the pit;22 13 we will get all sorts of valuable things and fill our houses with plunder; 14 throw in your lot with us, and we will share a common purse23"-- 15 my son, do not go along with them, do not set foot24 on their paths;25 16 for their feet rush into sin,26 they are swift to shed blood.27 17 How useless to spread a net in full view of all the birds! 18 These men lie in wait28 for their own blood; they waylay only themselves!29 19 Such is the end of all who go after ill-gotten gain; it takes away the lives of those who get it.30Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online)
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